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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), This makes the Xcelsior CHARGE H2 the first sixty-foot fuel cell-electric bus to complete Altoona, and establishes New Flyer as the only manufacturer to offer both a forty-foot and sixty-foot fuel cell-electric model that qualifies for federal funding.

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Pepsi details how its Tesla Semi fleet is helping it reach sustainability goals

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The Tesla Semi is perhaps the most groundbreaking vehicle in the commercial industry in decades. ” Transport drivers and fleet managers stated t he Megacharger has helped tremendously with the travel, helping Semis reach 95 percent state of charge within 20 to 30 minutes of charging. .”

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer Chevrolet Volt

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be the first to offer Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles (EVs) for daily and weekly rentals later this month. along with a new charging station. It also gives customers a chance to learn more about the charging process, Enterprise says.

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Nissan LEAF available at Santa Monica Enterprise Rent-A-Car location

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Enterprise also has installed a charging station at the same location through Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) manufacturer ClipperCreek. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to be a leader in the electrification of the car rental and transportation industries. rental location in Santa Monica, California. rental location.

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Lucid CEO shares thoughts on EV batteries, range, and Tesla’s 4680 battery cells

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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson recently shared his thoughts about the electric vehicle industry, the battle for range supremacy, and rival Tesla’s efforts to develop and produce its own 4680 cells. “Fifty or sixty years from now, EVs may actually have less range.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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His clients have included companies ranging from MidAmerican Energy Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, to EDC Automotive, an emerging leader in automotive thermal management systems. We’re thrilled to add him to our team. Swing cells for electric vehicle, industrial and electronic applications. Earlier post.)

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Wallace noted that approximately 20 million battery cells have been produced for the more than 69,000 Chevrolet Volts on the road today with industry-leading quality levels of less than two problems per million cells produced (2 ppm). EV range estimates will be revealed in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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